2011 Falkland Islands electoral system referendum

A referendum on reforming the voting system was held in the Falkland Islands on 3 November 2011. Voters were asked "Do you want a single constituency for the whole of the Islands?" The proposal required a two-thirds majority in both of the islands' constituencies, but was rejected by 58.78% of voters overall; in Stanley it was narrowly approved by 50.2% of voters but in Camp it was widely rejected, with 84% voting against. Turnout was 70% in Camp and just 39% in Stanley.

2011 Falkland Islands electoral system referendum

3 November 2011

Do you want a single constituency for the whole of the Islands?
Results
Choice
Votes  %
Yes 284 41.22%
No 405 58.78%
Valid votes 689 100.00%
Invalid or blank votes 0 0.00%
Total votes 689 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 1,571 43.86%
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